In moments of crisis, it’s easy to pull back and hide. But in my case, while feeling overwhelmed by health issues, my wife and I decided to ask for help.

This meant asking our friends to help us watch our kids, make meals, and pray. We even had one buddy stay over for a few days while we got back on track.

Going through this rough season reminded us that it’s better to have someone to assist you than to have no one at all. Scripture says:

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

— Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 NIV

One way I’ve aided my battle is to immerse myself in God’s Word, declaring:

• “A curse without cause cannot alight.”

• “No weapon formed against me will prosper.”

• “I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms.”

I’ve also prayed a lot of “Here You go, Lord” prayers:

• “God, I give You this precious new baby that is fighting for life.”

• “God, I give you all financial pressures coming against family, friends, and my team.”

• “God, I hand you the health of all our family members and friends that have been struggling under this relentless attack.”

And so on….

With my earthly eyes, I haven’t yet seen this spirit bow. But I do know to “not grow weary in doing good” (Galatians 6:9). I understand the need to “stand, when you’ve done all to stand” (Eph 6). I comprehend that “You are our strong tower, the righteous run in to you and are saved” (Prov 18:10) and even how “perseverance leads to hope” (Romans 5:3-5).

But if I’m being honest, this onslaught has been exhausting. Standing when I’ve done all to stand has nearly brought me to the end of myself.

So, to Psalms I go. I’ve been in here for the past few days, specifically in Psalms 127:

“Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it: Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.”

If there’s any area in our lives that’s not being directed by God, that’s a potential weak point. So, let’s ask the Lord to cover any pieces of our lives that need protection. Let’s pray:

“Lord, if there is anywhere that I’ve built the house and not allowed You to build it, I repent. If there is anywhere that You are not my chief cornerstone, point it out to me, so I can readjust any weak foundations. Thank You, Lord, that You are my wrap-around shield. Even though this relentless attack is wearing me out, I declare that I will not fail. I break off all vain attempts to guard my city or keep awake. Up, Daddy. Show me from Your lap what You are doing in the midst of this assault. Let me watch You thwart this enemy assignment. You alone, God, are my strong tower, I run in to You and I am saved. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”

In my own life, I choose verses that speak to me. I declare them until I feel God’s truth take root in my heart.

For instance, when I’m afraid, I find a verse that fills me with courage (like Joshua 1:9). If I’m discouraged, I find a verse like Nehemiah 8:10 that fills me with joy.

In most cases, our battles are won or lost in the mind. Even if we’re facing a physical issue, our outlook determines whether we rise above it.

My husband, Stephen, often shares this sobering statistic: 70% of one generation’s wealth is lost by the second, and 90% is lost by the third. This pattern doesn’t just apply to finances—it extends to spiritual breakthroughs and character development.

It’s an endless cycle where one generation fights for breakthrough, the next inherits it, and the third loses it altogether. But why does this happen?

It might be that those who had to fight for their breakthrough form the character needed to hold on to their blessing. In contrast, those who simply receive an upgrade might not have the character to handle it.